Tournaments, events lining up for Henrico Sports & Events Center
Thirty-one sports and community organizations have signed on to hold tournaments, competitions, meetings and other large gatherings at the Henrico Sports & Events Center ahead of its scheduled opening this fall Continue reading Tournaments, events lining up for Henrico Sports & Events Center
Honoring the ‘O’Bannon Way,’ Tuckahoe Creek boardwalk named for Supervisor Pat O’Bannon
Tuckahoe representative will retire when 7th term ends Dec. 31
The boardwalk on Tuckahoe Creek is being named “O’Bannon Way” in honor of longtime Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon.
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Henrico County Public Library to kick off summer reading challenge June 15
Henrico County Public Library will kick off its 2023 Summer Reading program Thursday, June 15 for readers of all ages. Continue reading Henrico County Public Library to kick off summer reading challenge June 15
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
The Henrico County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting enrollment in SMART Scapes, a program that helps residents assess their home landscape and offers guidance on planting, pruning and mulching. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Scapes
Federal Highway Administration endorses I-64 improvements in Short Pump, including new interchange at North Gayton Road
Decision clears way for detailed planning, environmental studies, land acquisition
With the Federal Highway Administration’s conditional approval of proposed improvements to Interstate 64 in the Short Pump area, Henrico County will soon begin the project’s detailed design phase, with environmental reviews, land acquisition and a funding plan.
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Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board to honor McMahon, Hixon at ceremony Thursday
The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MHDS) Board will induct posthumously P. Dale McMahon and Steve Lamarr Hixon into the Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame Continue reading Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board to honor McMahon, Hixon at ceremony Thursday
Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22
Residents will learn how to mitigate the risks of extreme weather events on established urban trees. Continue reading Henrico Extension to host Urban Tree Weather Preparedness program June 22
Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
For a $30 fee, trained volunteers will visit a home, analyze the lawn and prepare a plan for improving its condition, appearance and health. Continue reading Henrico Extension opens enrollment for SMART Lawns program
Henrico taps Kevin Pond to lead Department of Emergency Communications
Henrico County has appointed Kevin M. Pond as chief of Emergency Communications, effective June 17. Continue reading Henrico taps Kevin Pond to lead Department of Emergency Communications
Henrico to present 3rd-annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 at Dorey Park
The event is free and open to the public, with entertainment and activities scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. Continue reading Henrico to present 3rd-annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 at Dorey Park
Virginia Career Works to hold job and resource fair May 31
The fair is open to all job seekers but targeted to former employees of the closed Tyson plant and members of immigrant communities. Continue reading Virginia Career Works to hold job and resource fair May 31
Henrico Sports & Events Center to host A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship
NCAA Division I conference tournament becomes 1st event for facility’s arena Continue reading Henrico Sports & Events Center to host A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship
Gretchen Brown named director of Social Services
Gretchen I. Brown has been appointed director of the Henrico County Department of Social Services, effective May 20. Continue reading Gretchen Brown named director of Social Services
Henrico awarded $501,620 VATI grant to provide universal broadband
412 unserved addresses could receive high-speed internet service in about 2 years Continue reading Henrico awarded $501,620 VATI grant to provide universal broadband
Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension and Henrico County Master Gardeners will offer activities and events throughout June to celebrate pollinators and promote the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems. Continue reading Extension, Master Gardeners to celebrate pollinators with events in June
Henrico, HCPS, Capital Trees partner to enhance county tree canopies
Reforestation program will initially focus on Deep Run and Cheswick parks plus a middle school and high school in eastern Henrico
Henrico County is partnering with Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and the nonprofit organization Capital Trees on a program to expand and strengthen tree canopies at the county’s parks and schools.
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Fairfield meeting May 15 to detail Henrico’s budget, Real Estate Advantage Program
Henrico Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, May 15 to discuss the county’s approved budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and the Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP). Continue reading Fairfield meeting May 15 to detail Henrico’s budget, Real Estate Advantage Program
Tuckahoe meeting May 18 to discuss water, recycling, refuse collection
Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O’Bannon will host a Tuckahoe Town Meeting on Thursday, May 18 to discuss services provided by the Henrico County Department of Public Utilities, including public water, recycling and refuse collection. Continue reading Tuckahoe meeting May 18 to discuss water, recycling, refuse collection
Virginia Career Works plans job fairs to support Tyson workers, others
Workers impacted by the impending closure of a Tyson Foods chicken processing plant are invited to attend job fairs May 3, 4 and 9 coordinated by Virginia Career Works-Capital Region. Continue reading Virginia Career Works plans job fairs to support Tyson workers, others
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to open exhibit at Henrico Sports & Events Center
VSHF’s first regional exhibit will debut in 2024, highlight local inductees Continue reading Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to open exhibit at Henrico Sports & Events Center
Henrico 4-H to offer Explorers of the Deep workshop for youth May 6 and 20
Henrico 4-H Youth Development will offer a half-day STEM Challenge workshop on Saturdays, May 6 and 20 to give youth an opportunity to have fun while learning about exploring the oceans with robots. Continue reading Henrico 4-H to offer Explorers of the Deep workshop for youth May 6 and 20
Henrico Extension to offer water-testing clinic for residents on private wells
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will offer a three-part clinic to help residents test their private wells, springs and cisterns for potentially dangerous levels of contaminants.
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Improved section of Horsepen will honor Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad member killed in line of duty
Raymond Therien was aiding a patient when his ambulance collided with a car in 1960
The first and only member of Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad to be killed in the line of duty is being honored along a newly improved section of Horsepen Road.
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Henrico supervisors, deputy county manager appointed to VACo committees
Four members of Henrico County’s Board of Supervisors and one of its deputy county managers will serve on boards and committees of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) in 2023. Continue reading Henrico supervisors, deputy county manager appointed to VACo committees
Fairfield meeting April 17 to highlight Maymont, Police and Fire updates
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a Fairfield Constituent Meeting on Monday, April 17 to discuss the history of Maymont and programs of the Police and Fire divisions. Continue reading Fairfield meeting April 17 to highlight Maymont, Police and Fire updates